Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
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[edit] About the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
Philadelphia boasts an amazing sports history, dating to the mid-1800’s. The story of sports in Philadelphia is a tapestry of people, places, legends and lore. It includes true icons from Connie Mack to Wilt Chamberlain, Steve Van Buren to Joe Frazier, Bill Tilden to Julius Erving. Legendary venues include Baker Bowl and the Palestra, Shibe Park and Boathouse Row, Merion Golf Club and Franklin Field. Historic teams such as the 1929 A’s, the 1960 Eagles, the 1967 76ers and the Broad Street Bullies dot this history along with landmark events and traditions such as Dempsey-Tunney I, Bobby Jones' Grand Slam at Merion, the Dad Vail Regatta, the Army-Navy Game, the Philadelphia Big 5 and the Penn Relays.
Until the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame was established in May 2002, there has been no central organization to preserve and promote this outstanding legacy.
Established as a 501-c-3 nonprofit corporation, the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame’s multi-faceted mission extends well beyond honoring the region’s sports history. Using the fascination and appeal of sports to help fund its community programs, the foundation helps area youth in numerous of ways. These community programs will directly influence the lives of young people in the area. At this grass roots level local youth will be exposed to and educated about the tremendous history of sports in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit association dedicated to honoring those individuals, teams, events, organizations and venues prominent in the history of athletics in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. The Hall recognizes the timeless intertwining of sport into the fabric of everyday life. With this as a credo The Philadelphia Hall of Fame is devoted to honoring those persons, places, organizations and events that have made outstanding contributions through inspiring achievement in both professional and amateur sports while forever enriching the memories fans.
[edit] Inductee Roster
Charter Class (2004)
Richie Ashburn Baseball, Phillies
Steve Carlton Baseball, Phillies
Robin Roberts Baseball, Phillies
Connie Mack Baseball, A's, Owner, Manager
Jimmie Foxx Baseball, A's
Mike Schmidt Baseball, Phillies
Tom Gola Basketball, Warriors, LaSalle, LaSalle High
Billy Cunningham Basketball, 76ers
Wilt Chamberlain Basketball, 76ers, Warriors, Overbrook High
Julius Erving Basketball, 76ers
Paul Arizin Basketball, Warriors, Villanova, La Salle High
Chuck Bednarik Football, Eagles, Penn
Bert Bell Football, Eagles, Owner, NFL Commissioner, Penn
Steve Van Buren Football, Eagles
Bernie Parent Hockey, Flyers
Bobby Clarke Hockey, Flyers
Bill Tilden Tennis, Penn, Germantown Academy
Joe Frazier Boxing, Longtime Resident
John B. Kelly, Sr. Rowing, Area Native
Harry Kalas Legacy of Excellence Phillies, Broadcaster
Sonny Hill Lifetime Achievement 76ers, Contributor, Basketball
Class II (2005)
Lefty Grove Baseball, A's
Grover Cleveland Alexander Baseball, Phillies
Charles Barkley Basketball, 76ers
Cathy Rush Basketball, Area Native
Guy Rodgers Basketball, Temple, Warriors, Area Native
Eddie Gottlieb Basketball, Basketball Pioneer, Warriors, SPHAS, owner- Philadelphia Stars (Negro League Baseball)
John Chaney Basketball Area Native
Pete Pihos Football, Eagles
Tommy McDonald Football, Eagles
Carl Lewis Track and Field ,Area Native
Jumbo Elliott Track and Field, Villanova, Area Native
Jay Sigel Golf, Area Native
Vic Seixas Tennis Area Native
Joe Verdeur Swimming, LaSalle, Area Native
Bill Campbell Legacy of Excellence Broadcaster
Harvey Pollack Legacy of Excellence Stat-Man Extraodinaire
Bob Levy Lifetime Achievement Contributor, Youth Sports, Penn
1954 LaSalle University Mens Basketball National Champions
Class III (2006)
Reggie Jackson Baseball, Area native from Wyncote, PA
Del Ennis Baseball Phillies, Philadelphia Native
Al Simmons Baseball, A's
Roy Campanella Baseball, Area native born in Philadelphia
Joe Fulks Basketball, Warriors
Hal Greer Basketball, 76ers
Dr. John T. "Jack" Ramsay Basketball, Area native from Upper Darby, PA
Herb Adderley Football Area native from Philadelphia
1960 Philadelphia Eagles Football NFL Champions
Don Bragg Track and Field, Villanova, Area native from Penns Grove, NJ
Helen Sigel Wilson Golf, Area native from Gladwyne, PA
Anne Townsend Field Hockey, Area native from Merion, PA
William Joseph Mosconi Billiards, Area native from Philadelphia
Ray Didinger Legacy of Excellence Sportswriter, Broadcaster
Gene Hart Legacy of Excellence Flyers Broadcaster
Bill Ellerbee Lifetime Achievement High School Coach, Teacher, Mentor
The Palestra Venue Enshrinement
Class IV (2007)
Mickey Cochrane Baseball, A's
1980 Philadelphia Phillies Baseball World Champions
Chuck Klein Baseball, Phillies
Earl Monroe Basketball, Area Native
Harry Litwack Basketball, Area Native
Theresa Grentz Basketball, Immaculata, Area Native
Reggie White Football, Eagles
Earl "Greasy" Neale Football, Eagles
Frank "Bucko" Kilroy Football, Area Native, Eagles, Temple
Bill Barber Hockey, Flyers
Walter Bahr Soccer, Area Native
Beth Anders Field Hockey, Area Native
Jack Whitaker Legacy of Excellence Sportscaster, St. Josephs, Area Native
Bill Lyon Legacy of Excellence Sportswriter, Philadelphia Inquirer, Author
